WarioWare: Smooth Moves

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Common Sense Media says

Party hearty with Wario's 200 microgames on a Wii.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there is some mild animated violence in the game, such as pushing down a person with your palms (holding the Wii controller, of course). This E+10-rated game has an ESRB's "Crude Humor" warning because the gameplay includes pulling a hair out of someone's nose and putting dentures into an elderly woman's mouth. That said, most of the 200 microgames are wacky, silly, and loads of fun.

  • One of the microgames requires you to pull out nose hairs, and another challenges you to shove in an old woman's dentures.
  • A little mild animated violence. You will push down people, karate chop objects, and use a sword to cut a barrel in half.
  • Not applicable.

What's it about?

In case you haven't played an older WarioWare game, these titles offer increasingly challenging microgames that take only a few seconds apiece to complete (along with a few slightly longer Mini games). In WARIOWARE: SMOOTH MOVES, all 200 or so microgames are divided into "forms" based on how you're supposed to hold the controller. For example, the basic controller form is called "remote control," where you hold the Wii remote like a TV remote (pointed at the screen); a related microgame may have you shine a flashlight to expose a little critter hiding in a dark room or vacuum up blowing leaves by moving your arm up and down. At the end of each section is a final "boss" level, with a slightly longer and more difficult task to complete.


Is it any good?

 

While the story is difficult to follow, the animated cut-scene sequences are amusing to watch before and after each group of microgames is completed. The entire game can be completed in a weekend, but at least you can unlock additional content -- including Mini games such as an Arkanoid-style breakout game and ping-pong -- as well as a few multiplayer modes for up to four players, animated story sequences, and collectible cards.

Quite simply, WarioWare: Smooth Moves was made for the Wii. This fantastic game for short attention spans takes full advantage of the clever Wii remote and its built-in motion sensor. This family-friendly collection of microgames is a blast to play -- and even fun to watch someone else try.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about the zany premise behind this game. Do you even notice the game's storyline when the Mini games take just seconds to play? What about the wacky animated shorts between Mini games -- do these add to the game or should there be more activities? What's your favorite way to wield the Wii? What game would you create to match this playing style?


This review was written by Marc Saltzman
Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 
wiiiii
ok first of all the first person who made a reveiw HOW THE HECK COULD PEOPLE GET HURT PLAYING THIS GAMEit was one of the most greatest games on the planet

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
This was awesome
This is probably one of the coolest games I've ever played. It is fun for my whole family when we all play together. It is clean and cool. Best game of the year EASY!

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Teen, 14 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Great Fun!
This was the first game I ever played for the Wii and was great! It got me laughing, moving, and having loads of fun! I recommend this to everyone who loves a Wii game where your moving all the time. Overall a ten out of ten game!

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Teen, 16 years old
November 14, 2010
 
Good for teens, but rated off for young kids
I played this game at my friend's house and some boss levels were pretty hard. Please, if you're 6 or under, don't play this game because it's more violent and pretty nasty because of picking someone's nose. It is not educational and you can get hurt at some times. Some microgames can have pushing, cutting, or jumping at a harder mode. Some Wario games are not meant for all ages. Some things are not cool or not awesome in this game because of dirty things. Please, if you're a kindergartener, preschooler, or a toddler, don't play this game because you can get easily hurt.

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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
 
I can't put it down for hours!
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves is probally the best Wii game yet! You can play in Single Player or Multi Player mode! It has loads of characters that are friends of Wario! Like, Mona, 9-Volt and 18-Volt, Jimmy.T and Wario himself! There is some mild violence and humor and little langauge that is a bit crude! But overall, THE BEST GAME FOR WII!

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Teen, 14 years old
April 25, 2011
 
Made for Laughs
There are many gross and crude microgames that make this game up. Some of the micro games include Wario farting, pulling nosehairs and much more. It is not that serious, but the crude and innapropriate jokes are made for laughs.

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Teen, 14 years old
December 23, 2008
 
Wario stricks again!
With nintendo at this rate... they would make a lot of money off me!!!!!!! This game is sooooooooo fun this is a must have game for wii. not really any vilonce.. no bloo...no gore gust fun but get this game for kids 7 and up. After you play this you should play Wario Ware:Twisted!

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Hahaha
this is a way fun game that my whole family plays together

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Great game - Good buy!
Really, Really fun game!

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Teen, 14 years old
April 9, 2008
 

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This review was written by Marc Saltzman
Platforms:Nintendo Wii
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Arcade
Developer:Nintendo
Release date:January 16, 2007
Price:$49.99
ESRB rating:E10+ for crude humor, mild cartoon violence

This review was written by Marc Saltzman

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